Tony Snyder

Tony Snyder, born Anthony Bruce Snyder passed away Sunday January 15, 2012 at 9:41 p.m.

He was born in Oakland, CA on May 26th 1959. He lived in Florida, Louisiana, Illinois and then later moving to Washington. He resided in Olympia, Wenatchee, Soap Lake and permanently stayed in George while working in construction for 30 years. He was a huge rock'n'roll fan- especially Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. He enjoyed camping, fishing and everything related to the great outdoors as long he was with his wife. He was an avid collector of Oakland Raiders gear, Rainier beer memorabilia and Native American artifacts. He was a friendly man who made friends in every bar he walked into. But most importantly, he was a family man. He did anything and everything for his grandkids. He got to marry his long-time partner Kathy Mauk after 27 years of courtship on August 13, 2011.

He is survived by his son Layden James Snyder (24), daughter Cody Shay Snyder (23), daughter Leia Kateri Davis (31), step-daughter Joelle Jean Mauk (32), three grandsons, one granddaughter and two brothers.

His ashes will be spread in the Redwood Forest this summer by his loved ones and the memorial service is weather pending due to the conditions.